Bringing Girls Into Play

Case Study - Rushcliffe Borough Council

Budget – 100k

We were the first play equipment company to take a serious look at teen provision. Our experiences had shown us that there was a need to provide equipment that went beyond the average ball court or traditional Multi Use Games Area (MUGA).

Rushcliffe Borough Council has dedicated time and money to regenerate the central area of West Bridgford. The challenge lay in creating an area that attracted both sexes and that would be suitable to all abilities and interests.

In addition to a ball court which is great for large team activity, we introduced dynamic items of equipment that simulate extreme sports such as windsurfing, rock climbing and sailboarding in effect we created a Multi Use Sports Area MUSA.

Brian Knowles – Leisure Facilities Manager for Rushcliffe Borough Council explains:

“Here in Rushcliffe we have built two MUSAs particularly with the aim of engaging young people and teenagers in informal physical activity.

The response to these facilities has been fantastic – our target markets love them. The manner in which teenage girls have used the sites is one of the most pleasing aspects of their success and both sites have seen a reduction in anti-social behaviour since the installation of the equipment.”

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